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From Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius & Herculaneum or Pompeii Day Trip

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Mount Vesuvius crater with panoramic view, part of Combinated Tour Vesuvio&Pompeii with audioguide.
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Unveil history and epic views as you set off from Pompeii on a trip to Mount Vesuvius. Add on the ancient city of Herculaneum for the full story!

Highlights

  • Explore Vesuvius and Herculaneum or Pompeii in a single day with round-trip transfers and audio guides.

  • Upgrade to visit all three, or try out a small-group tour of Vesuvius and Pompeii!

  • Scale the Vesuvian crater and uncovers its fascinating geology with an expert volcanological guide.

  • Marvel at the impressive frescoes, mosaics, and architecture preserved by the 79 AD eruption at both Pompeii and Herculaneum.

  • Fun fact: The legendary rock band, Pink Floyd, recorded a concert film at the Pompeii Archaeological Park, back in 1972.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to Mount Vesuvius

  • Access to the Great Cone of Vesuvius

  • 3-hour Mt. Vesuvius climb

  • English-speaking volcanological guide

  • Pick up from Pompeii

  • Round-trip AC coach transfers

  • Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii and/or Herculaneum (as per option selected)

  • Small group of up to 20 guests at Pompeii & 8 guests at Vesuvius (if selected)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from France, United Kingdom, United States and over 26 countries have loved this experience
Leonie Mae Parker

Leonie

3/5

Oct, 2024

This tour is basically a travel service between Pompei, Mt Vesuvius and Herculaneum. We were taken to Mt Vesuvius and left there - told to meet the bus at particular time. Considerable confusion about which bus to get on - driver very confused. Next we were dropped at Herculaneum with an audio guide that was totally separate to the Herculaneum numbers so when you played it, it didn't match where you were. Got back to bus at time we were told. Company miscounted number of participants so we had to sit and wait an extra 15 minutes. Driver was not happy and drove us back to Pompei in a very unsafe manner (130km/hr) on highway in a rickety minibus. Then we were left at Pompei with audio guide which had to be returned by 5.30 so you could get your ID back. An extremely disorganised company and too expensive to basically pay for transport and entry tickets. Enjoyed climbing Mt Vesuvius and wandering around Pompei and Herculaneum without audio guides.
Rachel Hayhurst

Rachel

4/5

Oct, 2024

Our excursion to Vesuvius and Pompeii was well organized and staff were very friendly. No queuing to either attraction and bus drops at convenient locations. Only feedback is the Vesuvius walk is much further than 1km quoted by the guides from drop off and is not the easy walk it's advertised as. Maps of Pompeii were limited in detail - would have preferred a more explicit map and more detailed audio
Laura Dalmau

Laura

3/5

Sep, 2024

Climbing Vesuvius was a great experience. Even so, the package said that it included a volcanologist guide in the visit to the volcano, not only there was no guide but the ONLY thing they told us was that it took 20 minutes to climb (totally false, it takes to get to the first bar) and that in an hour and a half we had to return to the point where the bus had left us. For the visit to Pompeii was with audio guide, not all the regions in Pompeii (important) and those that do enter are not all assigned numbers. In addition I had to download an application that I do not need.... (Because there is no other way to access the entrances). For the rest, correct.
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Manon Loarec

Manon

5/5

Aug, 2024

Superb day at Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii. We loved the experience. Everything is well organized. The climb to the summit takes about 30 minutes and is difficult, but once you're up there you won't regret it! All in all, it takes two hours to walk up to the summit, around it and back down again, which leaves plenty of time to enjoy the view (and recover from the climb). For Pompeii, the visit is free. I recommend reserving Vesuvius in the morning so you can enjoy Pompeii in the afternoon, as the site is very large.
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YANN DEFFONTAINE

Yann

4/5

Aug, 2024

Yolanda was a very knowledgeable tour guide in Pompei. We went straight to the most impressives spots and her comments were very interesting. I recommand this tour guide.

Step back in time to ancient Roman marvels

Unleash the explorer within you with a combo ticket that lets you explore Vesuvius and Pompeii or Herculaneum in a single day. With round-trip transfers from Pompeii, relax and soak up the captivating scenery. A small group experience is also available on your Vesuvius and Pompeii trip.

Get set for an epic day of discovery

Ascend the majestic Mount Vesuvius, a volcano that once created havoc on the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Stand at the edge of its volcanic crater and take in the awe-inspiring views of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding region. Next up, immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient Romans at either Pompeii or Herculaneum. If you'd like to visit all three in one day, that's an option too!

What to bring

  • Please keep your official ID/passport handy for a seamless experience.

  • It’s recommended to wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes with good soles.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

  • Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for people with impaired mobility and cardiac issues.

  • The hike is suitable for everyone (hiking difficulty: E) and requires no special trekking preparation.

  • Children are allowed on the hike with adult supervision.

Additional information

  • All Mount Vesuvius tickets include a volcanological guide to the crater.

  • In case of bad weather or force majeure, the climb may be suspended by the volcanological guides.

How to redeem your tickets

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide.

  • Kindly ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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